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Category Archives: Pet Loss

Bracken became seriously ill suddenly. What I thought was an age-related limp and then maybe an injury turned out to be rapidly growing cancer with an excruciating autoimmune component. Through large amounts steroids and pain medication, she worsened. Then, when … Continue reading →

“I felt his nose against the back of my leg,” my friend reported. “I was cooking dinner, wasn’t thinking about him but then I felt it. Right where he always leans.” She was undone. This wasn’t in her range of experience. … Continue reading →

Our relationship with our dog is often one of the longest and most steady relationships we have in our modern lives. They see us through love and hate, hiring and firing, weight gain and weight loss without ever wavering in … Continue reading →

The plastic box under the shelf in the garage is dusty when I pull it out. Snapping the lid open reveals a bin of dog gear. Bracken’s dog gear. Her red backpack (which I am giving to a friend) and … Continue reading →

Bracken became seriously ill just after writing that last blog. What I thought was an age-related limp and then maybe an injury turned out to be rapidly growing cancer with an excruciating autoimmune component. Through large amounts steroids and pain medication, she worsened. Then, when … Continue reading →